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Jermon Bushrod, two-time Pro Bowler of the NFL Chicago Bears, will host his third annual "Visualize and Rize" Celebrity Charity Golf Tournament and free youth football camp on June 14th and 15th in his home town of King George, VA. Full of celebrity talent, this exciting event has become one of the most popular tournaments in the region, selling out every year since its inception in 2011.

"My community and family has molded me into the individual I am today. The NFL has blessed me in numerous ways and it gives me the opportunity to give back where I came from."-Jermon Bushrod

King George, VA (PRWEB)May 23, 2013

Chicago Bear and King George local Jermon Bushrod will host his 3rd Annual “Visualize & Rize” Celebrity Charity Golf Tournament to raise funds towards book scholarships and athletic programs for local students as well for the local YMCA. The golf tournament is scheduled to take place on Friday, June 14th at Cameron Hills Golf Course, located at 14140 Salem Church Road, King George, VA 22485. Registration for the first flight is at 7:00 am with an 8 am shotgun start, and 12:00 pm for the second flight with a shotgun start at 2:00 pm. The tournament is open to the general public with registration packages available for individuals ($100), pairs ($200), or teams ($400).

The annual free football camp for ages 6-14 will occur the following day, June 15th at 2 pm at King George High School, 10100 Foxes Way, King George, VA 22485. The camp is designed to build character and to instruct each player in the basic fundamentals of football. Emphasis will be placed on positioning, skills, and overall knowledge of the game.

The golf tournament has sold out every year since its inception including the addition of the second flight from last year. With increasing demand, the tournament this year offers 200 available spots to play. Following the success of the 2012 tournament, Bushrod donated $25,000 for local youth programs including $10,000 for King George High School football program (where Bushrod is an alumnus), $10,000 for book scholarships to six local high schools, and $5,000 for the King Gorge YMCA. The day of the tournament will also feature a live auction, a raffle, and a Celebrity Awards Reception with food and drinks that will be available to the public with the purchase of a $20 ticket.

The Visualize and Rize Foundation LLC is proud to announce Radley Chevrolet and Cadillac as the title sponsor for this year’s tournament!

Radley Chevrolet / Cadillac located in Fredericksburg, VA is a local owned business specializing in "DELIVERING MEMORIABLE EXPERIENCES" in all automotive needs of Chevrolet and Cadillac sales, service and parts for all GM Vehicles and state of the art collision center.

Radley Chevrolet / Cadillac proudly supports The 3rd Annual Visualize and Rize Celebrity Golf Tournament. "Jermon Bushrod has become an All-Star at the NFL level, however has never forgotten his local roots and continues to share his success with the King George Community. It is very rewarding to have Jermon organize his Charity event in King George. Jermon is a great mentor to the youth of King George - sharing his experiences of hard work - dedication to a plan - and putting the team first does yield great results.”-Jonathan Pittman, General Manager, Radley Chevrolet/Cadillac

The Radley Automotive group shares the same logic of remembering / supporting those who made us successful. Beginning 30 years ago as a small hometown automotive dealership, Radley has grown to be an automotive benchmark dealership. For more information please visit http://www.RadleyChevrolet.com.

The Foundation would also like to thank Dr. Cottrell and Associates, Homewood Suites-Fredericksburg for their generous contributions as well as all of our other supporters!

About the Visualize and Rize Foundation:

“My community and family has molded me into the individual I am today. The NFL has blessed me in numerous ways and it gives me the opportunity to give back where I came from. When individuals get together to support a great cause while also having a good time it is a beautiful thing. My Visualize and Rize Foundation strives to build upon our past successes. We need your support as we continue to move forward, VISUALIZE and RIZE!”

The Visualize and Rize Foundation was established in 2010 by 2-time Pro Bowler, Super Bowl XLIV winner, six-year veteran of the New Orleans Saints, and current Chicago Bear Jermon Bushrod, and his father Jerry Bushrod as a passionate desire to give back to the communities that have helped shape the individual that he is today.

The mission of The Visualize and Rize Foundation is to provide support to youth sports and education programs, to enable students and provide them with the necessary tools to encourage them to reach their full potential. The Foundation seeks to inspire youths to become leaders, to be positive influences in their communities, and to motivate them to achieve their dreams.

During the year, The Visualize & Rize Foundation hosts a variety of community events such as a youth football camp (in its 4th consecutive year), and an annual Visualize & Rize Foundation Celebrity Golf Tournament.

The Visualize & Rize Foundation Celebrity Golf tournament is held in the summertime and has sold out every year, including during the expansion to two flights. The tournament's success has raised over $50,000 to local communities in the form of book scholarships and donations.

The Visualize & Rize Foundation Summer Football camp began in 2009 and has been at capacity each year even with the expanding coaching staff. Each year the camp has over 300 participants. With guest coaches including NFL stars Jermon Bushrod, Jahri Evans, Zach Strief, Jonathan Goodwin, Roman Harper, Mark Ingram, Torrey Smith, Nate Bussey, Johnny Patrick, Leigh Torrence and Usama Young.